Raise the Roof (ND
Trustees, Report
The trnstees, who are directOT5 for the purposes of company Eaw, present the annual rewyrt together with the
financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 3 1 DeGembeT 2022.
Objettiv¢s and activities
Objecilvas. &trotegi¢5 and qdivili
Since Covid the choir membership continued with the teenage section onjy, ranging in age from 12 to 20 years.
Even though this is a smaller group of voices, they have demonstrated impressive musical ability. singing more
advanced arrangements. They have perforn]ed at various events both locally and fillther afield, always to much
acclaim. In 2022 the choir were able to raise £ 8,500 towards their ongoing projeth to build a school in Malawi.
This is a considerable achievement which has paid great dividends towards building the confidence and self
esteem of these young people, m￿Y of whom have 5uff¢red mentally during the isolatlOD of the pandemic.
It is our hop¢ that we as a choir community continue to be a positive influence in the lives of vu]nerabl¢
children from every sector of society, both here and abroad. We hope to continue to remiit new members
through our presentations at concerts and by Énvitation from existing members.
Public bene]It
Raise the Roof (NI) continues to seek to promote, improve and maintan the appreciation of Children's Christian
choral rnu5ic within Ballymena and its environs, by providing children from diverse backgrounds Mith musical
training and tbe OppOrtL￿ity to take part in performances and other events. It promotes intemational liai50ns
with visting choirs, and hopes to advanc¢ ￿UcatiOn and foster a ChTtstian ethos by fi]nding the building and
equipping of schools for vun¢rable children in Afric&
Raise the Roof wntinued to meet each week for rehearsals ond this has proved a very positive ￿perIenCe for
our teenagers, building community and growing iti a sense of shared athievement as they seek to help
vu]nerable children in Africa.
A5 ttustees we are grateful to God for His continued faithfulness which ha5 allowed us to continue to dev¢lop
the membership of the choir to raise fund5 to help build a school in Malawi.
The choir conlinue to seek to provide hope and a future for vulnerable children in Africa through the provision
of education. Simultaneously the choir promotes the wonderful benefits of being part of a positive Christian
based comminuity who celebrate a love of music and ginging. regardless of background or experience.
The twstses confirni that they have complied with the requir¢ments of Section 4 (6) of the ChaTities Act
(Northern Ireland) 2008 to have due regard to the Clwity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public
benefit and the public benefit requirement has infomied the activities of the charitable wmpany.
Trustees and officers
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the y¢ar end wer¢ as follows:
Trustees:
Mrs Roberta Stewart (appointed 9 February 2022)
Mr5 Alyson Sarah Reid
Mr Hugb HeDry Reid
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Raise the Roof (N
Trustees, Report
Strntturey governance and management
Statement oftrustee5' re5poDsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors of Raise the Roof (Nt) for the purposes of cornpany law) are responsible
for preparing the tru5tees' report and the financial statements in accordanre with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Genetally Accepted Accounting Prathi¢¢), including FRS
102 "The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland..
Company law requires the trustees to prepare fmancial statements for each financial year. Under company law
the trnstees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view
of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources.
including its income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. tn preparing these fmancial
statements. the tru5tee5 are required to:
selert suitable accounting policies and apply theuj wnsistently.
observe the methods and principle5 in the Charities SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are re&8onable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards, comprising FRS 102 have been followe(L 5ubje¢t to any
material departures disclosed and explain¢d in the financiaI statements. and
prepare the fllW]cial statements on the going concern basis unles5 it is inappropriate to Presume that the
charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can disclose r¢asonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the Charitable company and enable them to ensure that the fmancial statements
comply with the Companies Act 2006and Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for th¢ maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial inforniation
included on the charitable company's website. Legislation goveming the preparation and disS￿linatiOn of
finan¢ial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The annuaI report W&8 approved by the trustees of the charity on 21 September 2023 and signed on its behalf by..
kiAeO
Henry Reid
Trustee
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